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Chestnut@Markyate # Chestnut@Markyate Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Markyate Road, Dagenham, London, RM8 2LD · Barking and Dagenham Number of places 56 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Barking and Dagenham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chestnut Nursery Schools, founded in 2002 by Steven Davies and David Saunders, is dedicated to providing high-quality early education across London, Norwich, and Cambridgeshire. With over two decades of experience and a team boasting over 80 years of combined professional expertise, the nursery group focuses on fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in a stimulating and secure setting. They offer a core curriculum complemented by a Forest School ethos and cooking classes, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. The staff at Chestnut are carefully selected through a rigorous process, with a commitment to ongoing training and development, and they strive to create a welcoming and loving environment for every child. The nurseries actively encourage parental involvement through reviews and aim to provide transparent information regarding fees and available funding options. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery very happy, excited and ready to learn. Familiar routines help to provide a settled experience, in which children make good progress. Children explore stimulating activities, which keeps them engaged and motivated, with staff guiding their learning and development. High-quality early education Forest School ethos Experienced and qualified staff Transparent fee structure ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 27 April 2023 · Honufa Begum Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the nursery very happy, excited and ready to learn. Familiar routines help to provide a settled experience, in which children make good progress. Children explore stimulating activities, which keeps them engaged and motivated, with staff guiding their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Stimulating and engaging learning environments motivate children to participate in activities. - Leaders and managers have supported staff to teach children healthy habits and promote healthy eating. - Staff receive effective coaching and mentoring, including working with a speech and language therapist. - Partnership with parents is a key strength of the nursery, with effective and trusting relationships built. - Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, with staff inspiring good behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 make better use of opportunities to develop all children's mathematical knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts. Inspection #10264496 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219181) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff worked with a speech and language therapist over an extended period and are experts in developing children's communication and language. Leaders work with the local authority inclusion team and make referrals in a timely manner to provide children with adequate support. Outdoor space Outside, children are excited and set up a parachute activity with their friends. They work together to move the parachute and keep the ball on the parachute, singing 'Row row row the boat' while doing so. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocILKfx7bJFJqmsPPwp5i4ozSOAUs9e63ffap8wu-nQRiSUjIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sibora Cela a year ago Very good experience my daughter learning to much at this nursery,the staff are absolutely professional and kind. I recommend all of the parents to send child to Chestnut Nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2NE5IZTh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a57a4a30ad17:0x547a053f2c3c4c3b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIK5Igrub1W_YrT7i-IkwPv2lIS2if6KZ7i3EjPU3rbc7d-yg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tanvir Uddin Kaji a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIMzV5S05nEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a57a4a30ad17:0x547a053f2c3c4c3b) Reviews from Google for Chestnut@Markyate. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6087183615227874363&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - April 2023 Good - June 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Chestnut@Markyate ### What kind of childcare setting is Chestnut@Markyate? ### How does Chestnut@Markyate support children with SEND? ### What age children does Chestnut@Markyate take? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chestnut@Markyate. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. 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